Good Legal

Wollongong, NSW | Sydney, NSW

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About Us

Good Legal Lawyers was established in 2005, bringing together a team of dedicated solicitors with extensive experience across a broad range of legal matters. Among the team is one of Wollongong’s most senior solicitors, alongside a former police officer and professionals from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. This unique composition ensures clients receive informed and comprehensive legal support. With over fifty years of combined practice, Danny Lagapodis and Aaron Kernaghan lead the firm, providing expert advice and representation in criminal defence, covering all jurisdictions. Their work spans a spectrum of offences, from minor traffic matters to serious breaches under state and Commonwealth law, including assault, drug offences, fraud, sexual offences, and terrorism-related charges. Good Legal Lawyers is recognised within the Australian legal community for handling high-profile cases across criminal and civil law. The firm’s reach extends beyond metropolitan areas to regional locations, offering tailored legal services that meet client needs irrespective of geography. In civil law, the firm provides advice and representation in areas such as arts and entertainment law, commercial disputes, defamation, tenancy, conveyancing, civil litigation, and debt recovery matters above $100,000, as well as small claims and appeals. The criminal law team handles serious charges including murder, manslaughter, corporate crime, domestic violence, bail applications, and appeals against convictions or sentences. They also offer guidance on legal outcomes, penalties, and issues surrounding police procedures. Good Legal Lawyers offers comprehensive advice on traffic law issues, including drink driving, licence suspensions, and traffic infringement notices. Their family law services cover divorce, property settlements, arrangements for children, de facto claims, and prenuptial agreements. In property law and conveyancing, the team assists with residential and commercial transactions, leasing, property development, building disputes, and legal matters related to real estate commissions, easements, caveats, and related court applications. The firm also supports clients in wills and estates matters, providing preparation and advice on wills, powers of attorney, guardianship appointments, as well as handling disputes, family provision claims, probate, and estate administration where no will exists. Clients choose Good Legal Lawyers for its breadth of experience, personalised service, and commitment to being there when it matters most.

Practice Areas

Criminal & Traffic

Family Law

Litigation & Disputes

Property Law

Wills and Estates

Specialisations

Criminal & Traffic

Good Legal provides comprehensive legal services across a broad range of criminal law and traffic offences. Their team is experienced in handling serious charges such as murder, manslaughter, assault causing bodily harm, and sexual offences, offering tailored defence strategies aimed at protecting clients’ rights and reputations. They also assist with corporate crime matters, including fraud and corruption allegations, as well as drug-related offences and theft, ensuring thorough and robust representation throughout the legal process. In addition to managing criminal charges, Good Legal supports clients with bail applications, DUI and serious driving offences, and domestic violence-related matters including Apprehended Violence Orders. They also provide expert guidance on appeals to higher courts, helping to challenge convictions or sentences where warranted. The team is well-equipped to advise on potential penalties and outcomes, with a focus on addressing any abuses of police powers to safeguard clients’ legal interests.

Wills and Estates

With extensive experience in Wills and Estates, our team offers thorough assistance in preparing Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, and Appointments of Enduring Guardians. We provide tailored advice to secure your family’s future and ensure your financial and healthcare decisions are managed appropriately when you are unable to do so. We also support clients in challenging the validity of Wills on grounds such as undue influence or lack of capacity, and in making Family Provision Claims to ensure fair distribution of estate assets. Additionally, we handle Probate applications and administer estates where no Will exists, guiding clients through the legal complexities to facilitate the smooth transfer of assets.